Clairification

APRIL 7, 2025

My gift to this charity was snail mailed in December of 2024. On December 18, 2024, [name of organization] received your gift of $ _. I recently received a prickly thank you letter that made my blood boil. Not because it was so bad, but because it wasnt good. It didnt make me want to renew my support. And thats unforgiveable.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

According to The Indigenous Wor ld 2024 , the Indigenous population in the US is estimated at between 3.1 The post Grants to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month-2024 appeared first on GrantNews. The title has since been changed to Native American Heritage Month. This includes Alaska, Hawaii and Island populations.

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Pamela Grow

JULY 10, 2024

The economic outlook predicts growth in philanthropy for 2024 and 2025, with expected increases of 4.2% Donation Sources: Individuals: Donated $374.4 billion, a 1.6% increase from 2022, but a 2.4% decline when adjusted for inflation. Foundations: Contributed $103.53 billion, making up 19% of total giving. Despite a 1.7% And a budget for it.

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GrantNews

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In case you haven’t heard, the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series just concluded. The post Congratulations to LA Dodgers for their 2024 World Series Win! The World Series is baseball at its finest. We’re excited to add our congratulations to the LA Dodgers as this year’s World Series Champions.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Here are the standout articles that our readers enjoyed the most in 2024: 1. How to Use AI Fundraising Tools to Boost Donor Engagement The post The 10 Most Popular ENGAGE Articles of 2024 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud. Leveraging AI in Major Gift Fundraising: A Game-Changer in Philanthropy 2.

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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

How much story detail is not enough … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 23, 2024: Quantitative Fundraising Research → Russell James: Quantitative Fundraising Research You can stop relying on conventional wisdom passed on through webinars and conferences.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2025

I hope 2024 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization. Take a look back at 2024 to see what worked and what didnt in your fundraising and communications/marketing. Happy New Year!Its Its hard to believe its already 2025. If it wasnt, you can work to make 2025 a better year. Your nonprofit should do the same.

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GrantNews

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The post 10 Grants for Schools and Educators for American Education Week 2024 appeared first on GrantNews. American Education Week, held annually before Thanksgiving, spotlights public education and the vital roles educators, families, and community supporters play in student success. How does the old saying go? It takes a village…?

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Under the Skin 2024 was a year of growth and evolution for Blue Avocado. Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. But more often, our readers have insight they can share in a couple minutes. Updates by topic!

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Clairification

JANUARY 14, 2024

I have a dream for 2024 – and beyond. The post Philanthropy, Not Fundraising: I Have a Dream for the Social Benefit Sector 2024 appeared first on Clairification. During his lifetime he challenged us to recognize the privilege of being part of the struggle for goodness to prevail. In each of us.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

based donors in 2024, down just one from 2023. Studies like the Generosity Commissions September 2024 report have shown overall giving rates in the U.S. Still, in 2024, educational institutions, particularly those in higher education , remained the primary recipients of nine- and 10-figure gifts. billion from $5.4

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Lightning Fast Grant Writing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Completing the tasks listed below will create the foundation for a truly great 2024. If I am going to make big changes in 2024, then it is safe to say that they will be based on the epiphanies I enjoy during my yearend strategic planning exercises. This is their chance to define a specific project they would like to see funded.

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Candid

MAY 27, 2025

More Perfect Union, whose public-interest reporting reached nearly 400 million views in 2024. Our boards unanimous decision to tap into our endowment to make this investment isnt business as usual. We keep hearing from scholars, community organizers, neighborhood leaders, and families that civil society as we know it is at stake.

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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Amy … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 30, 2024: AI, Organizational & Personal → Amy Sample Ward: AI, Organizational & Personal Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous, so here’s another conversation about its impacts on the nonprofit and human levels.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 6, 2024

DeaRonda is the president … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 7, 2024: Grants Readiness & Success → DeaRonda Harrison: Grants Readiness & Success DeaRonda Harrison helps you get ready to accept grants and shares strategies for successful grants research, writing and outcomes.

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Assel Grant Services

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

This past year, I have been diving into my career goals with a renewed focus, and the GrantSummit 2024 was a key step on that path. The post Reflections from Grant Summit 2024: A First-Timer’s Perspective by Bobbi Ozanian, MHA, GPC first appeared on Assel Grant Services. We ended the night with a group dinner of AGS staff.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 25, 2024

Giving USA' found that inflation took a bite out of giving again last year, but nonprofits are cautiously optimistic about 2024. Giving USA' found that inflation took a bite out of giving again last year, but nonprofits are cautiously optimistic about 2024.

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Clairification

JANUARY 11, 2024

This first Clairity Click-it of 2024 is filled with a mix of topics to help you begin the coming year thoughtfully. Neither freedom nor responsibility are given; they’re taken. What will you do to achieve the necessary balance to keep your organization, your community, and our world in check? You can drive as fast as you want.

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Blackbaud

MAY 28, 2025

This data directly led to a strategic shift in 2024. A New Approach in 2024 Recognizing this trend, the WSU Tech Foundation set a bold goal for 2024: shifting the focus from the dollar amount raised to reigniting a culture of giving among employees. This deep commitment to students extends beyond the classroom and campus.

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Candid

APRIL 15, 2025

The Blackbaud Institutes 2024 Trends in Giving Spotlight report estimates that U.S. In fall 2023, 53% of surveyed fundraisers predicted fundraising revenue would increase in 2024, and it appears their optimism was warranted. in 2024, compared with 4.0% in 2024, compared with 4.0% nonprofits saw an average 1.9%

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2024

If it wasn’t, you can work to make 2024 a better year. Incorporate what you’ve learned into your 2024 plans. This will help bring you more success in 2024. Happy New Year! I hope you had a nice holiday. My vacation went by way too quickly. I also hope 2023 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization.

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Clairification

APRIL 28, 2025

Per the National Philanthropic Trust 2024 DAF Report *, total charitable assets in 2023 sat at $251.52 A DAF is, more or less, a personal charitable savings account established by an individual with the sole purpose of supporting charities. First, lets consider how much money and whose money — is sitting on this particular table.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

More people participated in the 2024 event, with an estimated 36.1 Black Friday 2024 sales reached $10.8 Black Friday 2024 sales reached $10.8 Cyber Monday 2024 sales reached $13.3 An estimated $3.6 billion was donated in the United States on GivingTuesday, a 16% increase from 2023’s total of $3.1 billion, up 10.2%

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Greater Givings webinars in 2024 brought together some of the best minds in the nonprofit space to share actionable advice for planning unforgettable events. Heres a recap of the top four webinars of 2024, complete with key takeaways to help you create impactful events in 2025. If you missed them, dont worryweve got you covered.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 23, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the most popular Greater Giving fundraising blog articles that inspired, educated, and empowered fundraising professionals throughout the year. The post Top 4 Greater Giving Fundraising Blog Articles of 2024 appeared first on Greater Giving Blog.

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Clairification

MAY 12, 2025

The 2024 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report * shows downward trends in numbers of donors (down 4.5%), and retention (down 2.6%). The results are in, and the news is generally bleak. First-time donor retention is at its lowest-ever recorded rate. Less than one in five new donors (acquired in 2023) gave again.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

View PDF The post The 2024 NPT<br><i>Power & Influence Top 50</i> appeared first on The NonProfit Times. This is clearly the year of data, artificial intelligence, overall technology and their impact on service delivery.

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The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Technology, regulation, fundraising and the people who power the nonprofit sector were the hottest topics online at The NonProfit Times during 2024. It was refreshing to see not one of the stories used the word Covid in the headline. 3URhZuU ** NPTs The Best Nonprofits To Work For bit.ly/3Q1bNOB

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The 2024 DAF Report affirms DAFs help stabilize the philanthropic ecosystem when outside influences impact giving patterns,” Holly Welch Stubbing, CEO of National Philanthropic Trust said via a statement. “The 18th annual report data underscores DAF donors continue to give, sometimes despite what economic sentiment may be.”

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

As we move into 2024, while there will be more bright shiny objects dangled in front of you than ever before, know that relationships matter most. Donor retention should factor into your planning for 2024 in a big way. Impact & stewardship Make 2024 the year of focusing on the “thank+report” part of your fundraising systems.

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Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the most read articles we published this year. Based on data from 59,550 public charities that shared demographic data between July 2019 and January 2024, Candids report The state of diversity in the U.S. What can fundraisers do? by Chris Maddocks, Blue State. by Guy Mika, Candid.

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This guide covers the latest features, strategies, and best practices for Facebook fundraising in 2024, helping nonprofits enhance donor engagement, increase visibility, and maximize their fundraising efforts. This makes giving simple and seamless.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

We made it through 2024, and with it the final push for year-end donations. To do this you can: Gather the total number of donors in 2023/2024. Segment out the returning donors in 2024 Divide the number of returning donors by the total number of donors the previous year. Its officially 2025! That means its pretty important.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 2, 2024

Believe it or not, we’re halfway through 2024. The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. For this post, I’m assuming your fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. If you’re on a different fiscal cycle, you can make the appropriate time adjustments.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

NetHope announced the launch of the Partner Collective for the Global Humanitarian Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Global Humanitarian ISAC) during its recent 2024 NetHope Global Summit. As cybersecurity risks have become increasingly complex, solitary defense is no longer an option.

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Strategic Grants

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Read more: [link] 2024 Family Matters report Aboriginal community-controlled organisations receive the least amount of government funding to deliver child protection services. Download the full report here: [link] 2024 marks 15 years of Strategic Grants.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 17, 2025

A fresh year has our team collecting and reflecting on 2024 data, which leads us to want to share the top 6 blogs that YOU, our incredible reader, have chosen as our top-read blogs of 2024. Take a moment, to review, re-read, and share these top articles from 2024. 2024 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow Grant Decision Making.

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